Quorum: meaning, definitions and examples

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quorum

 

[ หˆkwษ”หrษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

decision-making

A quorum is the minimum number of members required to be present at a meeting to make the proceedings of that meeting valid. This ensures that enough voices are heard to make a proper decision. The specific number that constitutes a quorum can vary according to the governing rules of an organization or legislative body.

Synonyms

majority, minimum attendance, required number

Examples of usage

  • The committee reached a quorum, allowing them to vote on the proposal.
  • Without a quorum, the meeting had to be postponed.
  • State law mandates a quorum of at least five members for the council meeting.
  • We need at least three members present to achieve a quorum for the board.
  • A quorum was established with all required participants in attendance.

Translations

Translations of the word "quorum" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น quรณrum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคตเฅ‹เคฐเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Quorum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kuorum

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฒะพั€ัƒะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kworum

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฎš่ถณๆ•ฐ (ใฆใ„ใใใ™ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท quorum

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ quรณrum

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kvorum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ •์กฑ์ˆ˜ (jeongjoksu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุตุงุจ (niแนฃฤb)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kvรณrum

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kvรณrum

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆณ•ๅฎšไบบๆ•ฐ (fวŽ dรฌng rรฉn shรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kvorum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kvorum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะฒะพั€ัƒะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒ•แƒแƒ แƒฃแƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ quorum

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ quรณrum

Etymology

The term 'quorum' originates from the Latin word 'quorum,' which means 'of whom.' It was first used in the legal context in the 17th century, particularly in England, as a reference to the number of judges needed to make a legal decisiveness. The concept has evolved to encompass various types of assemblies, including legislative bodies and corporate meetings. Its history reflects the broader democratic principle of ensuring that decisions are made by a sufficient number of representatives rather than a mere few, promoting accountability and legitimacy in collective decision-making processes.

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